Senior Estimation Engineer, Oil & Gas (Piping & Erection)

Star Services LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Star Services LLC in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Estimation/Proposal Engineer for oil & gas projects. The role focuses on preparing cost estimates for piping, structural steel fabrication and erection, and equipment erection, with strong Excel and MTO skills.

You will review tender documents, coordinate with subcontractors and internal teams, and develop technically sound proposals. Eight years of relevant experience and a mechanical engineering background are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with strong relevant experience.
• Minimum 8 years as Estimation/Proposal Engineer in Oil & Gas.
• Experience in cost estimation for piping, structural steel fabrication & erection, and equipment erection.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to interpret P&IDs, isometrics, and GA drawings.
• Excellent analytical, coordination, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with the local Oil & Gas market is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review enquiry/tender documents and ensure their completeness.
• Participate in bid initiation, review meetings, and tender strategy discussions.
• Prepare cost estimates for piping, structural steel fabrication and erection.
• Raise timely technical and commercial clarifications for accurate bid submissions.
• Coordinate bid prep with subcontractors, vendors and internal departments.
• Develop practical, execution-based estimates and scope of work.
• Prepare detailed cost estimations and compile technical proposals as per tender requirements.
• Perform construction take-offs and estimate man-hours per activity for costing.
• Develop technical and commercial proposals for EPC contractors and clients.
• Proficient in Excel for quantity take-offs, costing and budget analysis.
• Develop Material Take-Offs (MTOs) and verify against P&IDs, isometrics, GA drawings.

Skills

Cost estimation

Excel proficiency

MTO preparation

Piping experience

Isometrics interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Eng

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Star Services LLC in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Estimation/Proposal Engineer for oil & gas projects. The role focuses on preparing cost estimates for piping, structural steel fabrication and erection, and equipment erection, with strong Excel and MTO skills.

You will review tender documents, coordinate with subcontractors and internal teams, and develop technically sound proposals. Eight years of relevant experience and a mechanical engineering background are required.